There is an undisputed problem with the majority of traditional higher education institutions. According to a recent story on NPR, the cost of college has increased by an astonishing 400% over the past 25 years, and most institutions (with the exception of for profit schools) have no incentive to reduce fees. The cost of a […]
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Picture this: You’re taking an online course, which directs you to YouTube, PDF readings, and external websites. There you read or hear something that peaks your interest, prompting you to enter a query into Google. Before you know it, you have 20 different windows open. Whew! At some point, you had made a mental note to […]
Taking self-directed, online courses is arguably much different than studying through a traditional brick-and-mortar institution. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a student following an open education course? How about a Saylor.org course, specifically? We always love hearing feedback from students who are following Saylor.org courses, particularly those students taking […]
Today, I’m excited to kick-off a new series of montly blog posts that will introduce you to members of our amazing pool of consulting professors. Our consulting professors are an integral part to the Saylor Foundation because they build each course found on Saylor.org. If you missed Jennifer Shoop’s three-part blog post on how each […]
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We at The Saylor Foundation understand that it is not always easy to take online courses that require reading materials online, especially if you’re used to attending classes in a traditional setting. To help you make the most of our courses – and your open education – as part of a recurring series we will […]
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